Obituaries

Carol Jean Schaben

Jun 25, 2020

Carol J Schaben, 79,  passed away peacefully on June 25, 2020, at Benton House of Lenexa which was her home since 2017.  Family and friends may pay their respect at Johnson Count Chapel, 11200 Metcalf Avenue, Overland Park, KS on Thursday, July 9, 2020 from 3:00 - 5:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Carol’s memory...

Jason Hesler

Jun 25, 2020

Jason Reed Hesler, 42, passed away on June 25th, 2020 at his home in Kansas City, Missouri.

Jason was born on October 28th, 1977 in Kansas City, MO to James and Barbara Hesler.  Throughout his youth, he spent many years on the baseball fields with his buddies and his Dad in the dugout.  When he wasn’t spending...

Leonard W. Anderson

Jun 24, 2020

Leonard Wayne Anderson, 69, was born on December 16, 1950, in Independence, MO and passed on to a better life on June 24, 2020.

Lenn graduated from Shawnee Mission West High School in 1969, Johnson County Community College, May 1971, and University of Missouri Kansas City June 1975 with Bachelor of Arts in Music.

Lenn is...

Stephen Hawkins

Jun 19, 2020

Stephen R. Hawkins, 68 of Overland Park, KS died June 19th, 2020. "Steve" was born on February 14th, 1952 to Robert & Anne Hawkins. He grew up in Raytown, MO & was a graduate of Raytown High School & UMKC.

Steve spent his career in the car business, had a passion for Kansas City sports & enjoyed...

Tyis Smith

Jun 18, 2020

Tyis Jerone Smith arrived in this world 12 minutes before his identical twin on March 15th, 2001 at KU Medical Center in Wyandotte County Ks. Tyis is a Class of 2019 graduate of Shawnee Mission West High School. Upon completion of high school, he studied at Johnson County Community College completing his first year of HVAC Technology courses. He...

Joyce Lott

Jun 18, 2020

Joyce C Lott, 84, of Overland Park, KS passed away peacefully on June 18, 2020.  Funeral Services will be on Wednesday, July 1st, 2020 at 10 am, at the Johnson County Funeral Chapel.

Joyce was born on November 2, 1935 in Kansas City, MO to Gary Baltis, Sr. of Kansas City, MO and Marthe Julie (Beauchet) Baltis of Chaource,...

Mary George

Jun 17, 2020

Mary Frances George (Fountain), 87 years of age, of Rural Paola, Kansas, Passed Away from Ovarian cancer June 17, 2020 at the family home with all of her immediate family present to comfort her.  Mary Frances was born May 6, 1933 in Rural Paola, KS and is preceded in death by her father Arthur Fountain, mother, Myrtle Fountain (Elliott)...

William Benson

Jun 17, 2020

William E. Benson, 95, of Overland Park, Kansas died on Wednesday, June 17, 2020. He was born July 28, 1924 in Humboldt, Kansas to the late William M and Georgia H. (Doyle) Benson.

Bill was a gifted carpenter and had a creative mind. He worked for years as a finish carpenter, building some of his own homes...

LapKuk Chang

Jun 16, 2020

LapKuk Chow Chang of Kansas City, Missouri passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 16, 2020 surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on February 13, 1926 in Shandong, China. She was the definition of a true family matriarch - loving and firm; wise and funny; loved and respected. Her story is the embodiment of the American...

Marilyn Hess

Jun 16, 2020

Marilyn was born to D.R. Miller and Ethel Miller of Murray, Iowa. She graduated from the University of Iowa where she met her husband, Jerry Hess. They moved to Overland Park, Kansas where she worked for the IRS and he served as Honorable Judge Jerry Hess. They were Chiefs fans and enjoyed raising their late sons, John and Tom....

Gus Vedros

Jun 16, 2020

It is with much sadness that we announce the passing of our loving and devoted father and brother, Gus George Vedros. Gus passed away peacefully on June 16, 2020.  He was born in Kansas City, Missouri on May 30,1945 to the late George and Helen Vedros.

Gus was a graduate of Kansas State University where he majored...

Patricia White

Jun 13, 2020

Patricia Kay White, 68, of Overland Park, KS, passed away at home with her daughters by her side and with the kind support of Hospice on June 13, 2020.  Pat was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2018, and after being told her condition was terminal, she was able to leave this earth on her own terms.

Pat...

Gloria Willingham

Jun 13, 2020

Gloria was born on Mother's day 1934.

She was married on Christmas day 1954, the 25th anniversary of her parents, Grace and Al Ramquist.

In September of 1957 she visited George Washington University Hospital in Washington D.C. anticipating the arrival of her first born.

While there she changed her mind, held her breath...

Marilyn J. Apel

Jun 13, 2020

Marilyn Joyce Apel of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at the age of 90. She was born January 29, 1930, to Valdemar and Dorothy Svensson in Atchison, Kansas. She had one older sister, Valerie. At a very young age Marilyn acquired a love for music and during her youth, took piano and violin lessons....

Robert Butler

Jun 12, 2020

Robert W. Butler, a world-class husband and father, died June 12, 2020 at his home in Aberdeen Village, a retirement community in Olathe. He was 98 years old.

Born on Aug. 9, 1921 in Franklin, NE, Bob attended the University of Nebraska (he was a lifelong fan of Cornhusker sports and  a member of the Nebraska Alumni...

Eldon Glenn

Jun 12, 2020

Eldon D. Glenn, 83, entered the presence of his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Friday, June 12, 2020.  He was the son of Donald Howard and Anna Florence Glenn of Norwood, Missouri.  His son, Dale E. Glenn, preceded him to heaven August 1, 1998.

Eldon is survived by his wife of 62 years, Margaret H. Glenn,...

Celia S. Pastorious

Jun 11, 2020

Celia Sue Pastorious, 82, of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2020.

She was born on July 29, 1937 in Oregon, Missouri.  Celia grew up in Savannah, Missouri with two sisters; Claudine and Linda.

Celia met the love of her life, Robert Lee Pastorious while he was in the Army.  They married July...

June R. Dooley

Jun 11, 2020

June R. Dooley, 94, of Spring Hill, Kansas, passed away June 11, 2020.  No services are scheduled at this time.  We welcome you to leave condolences and memories on the Tribute Wall above.

Carl Simonie

Jun 11, 2020

Mr. Simonie was born on November 14th 1938 in Kansas City, Missouri.

He was a graduate of Westport High School and received his Bachelor and Masters degrees in education from Central Missouri State University. He began his teaching career at Van Horn High School before moving to Rockhurst College and Pembroke Country Day where he taught English...

Bonnie D. Boyle

Jun 10, 2020

Bonnie D. Boyle, 90, Overland Park, Kansas passed away June 10, 2020.  She was born in Bates County Missouri to Cordia and Raymond Wainscott.  She was a direct descendent of Daniel Boone and carried that pioneer spirit all of her life.  She was a very successful real estate broker in Johnson County for over 40 years and many of...